Thanks to all for the input. This was my first post and it was great to see the feedback. Very helpful and much appreciated.

Among the comments was the recommendation to work invoice up, not MSRP down. I've done some research on cars.com and edmunds, and the lowest invoice price I found for the Aero was $36,152. When I add the metallic paint and touring package this 2002 has, the so-called invoice price increases to $37,947. I realize there are holdbacks and other unpublished incentives, but that's still thousands above the $32K price I was quoted (less $500 owner loyalty). The sales mgr even said - when I pushed a bit on this - that if I waited until year-end (12/30 or 31) he may absorb even more, as he'll have to depreciate it further in '03. Several of you commented that you paid considerably more recently, so I think this is about as good a deal as it gets. Agreed?

Compared to the Maxima SE 6-spd, Saab's warranty, roadside assist, driving "fun" factor, door-close solidity, and overall cockpit intelligence win out hands down. I'm leaning in Saab's direction - a high-performance, enjoyable ride for years to come. Meanwhile, my brother (a 2002 M3 owner) now suggests the Infiniti G35 sedan. A few financing incentives are available, even though sticker prices are holding steady, so no real deals likely. Frankly I'm happy with my 2000 9-5 SE, I like its relative rarity, and would be thrilled to move up to the Aero. Has anyone had the experience of comparing the Aero to the G35?

In the end, majority of you said "buy what you love" as it will be around for 4-5 years. I agree, and will pay that much more (than the Maxima) to get it. Other suggestions on high-performance, emotion-inducing, distinctive rides for $30-34K?

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• Aero or Maxima SE?, EJHunt, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 14:15:40
  • I say get the Maxima >>>>>, JDELUNA, Mon, 30 Dec 2002 22:38:07
  • Re: Aero or Maxima SE?, 9sound, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:22:31
    • Re: Aero pricing update, EJHunt, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 20:18:43
      • I hope the dealer isn't low balling you just to get..., TKC, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 20:37:56
  • Re: Aero or Maxima SE - Oh what fun it is to ride ....., AeroJT, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 21:27:27
    • Hey...you took the list I left on my desk :-) (nm), TKC, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 21:35:16
    • Those criteria are heavily biased in favor of Saab ..., J, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 18:47:37
    • Re: Aero or Maxima SE - follow-up, EJHunt, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 17:28:58 <-- Viewing This Message
      • Lemme put it this way....., Sieglo, Mon, 30 Dec 2002 12:42:25
      • Aero and G35....they are different, I'm not sure..., TKC, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 19:11:24
        • Re: Aero and G35....they are different, I'm not sure..., EJHunt, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 19:21:16
          • A number of things about the 9-5 series...., TKC, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 21:30:20
            • Re: A number of things about the 9-5 series...., dwin, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 03:10:08
      • Re: Aero or Maxima SE - one more thing..., EJHunt, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 17:35:00
    • Question on 4C ??, TG, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 05:21:19
      • another $93/year, WOW, Aero'ed, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 10:34:07
        • Well not quite as you post, TG, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 13:43:43
          • greater than 90AON, when above 77F, just as I posted, Aero'ed, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 10:59:51
        • Re: Recall these are just a few of my favorite things, AeroJT, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 11:36:13
          • Re: Recall these are just a few of my favorite things, TG, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 13:50:40
          • In my 99 9-3 I blend to average of 90 and that works nm, anthony, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 12:05:50
    • wow! wouldn't buy my car any other way but this..., dwin, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 22:28:52
  • Re: Aero or Maxima SE?, Zinhead, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 21:12:54
  • Fine wine or Gallo....., Mike Lynch , Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:38:59
  • Aero and Maxima SE are fair comparison...., TKC, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:28:40
  • Re: Aero or Maxima SE?, Rick D., Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:23:19
  • Re: Aero or Maxima SE?, ThomasY, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:55:31
    • Re: Aero or Maxima SE?, dwin, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:17:19
  • I think you need, phred, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 14:55:31
    • speaking of service . . ., MJP, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 15:49:25
      • watch the fine print, phred, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:31:52
        • What about the 30k service..., b.flippo, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:57:10
      • ...and add another year of warranty & Nissan=Loaners?, b.flippo, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:08:16

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